What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caring Couples Wanted for Student Support Role position at Milton Hershey School?
Career Opportunity Overview
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This unique opportunity involves living on campus, guiding 8-12 students, and managing daily responsibilities including transportation and medication administration.
About the Role
This position requires experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Couples must be legally married for at least two years, both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. The successful candidates will abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with limitations on pets. Valid driver's licenses are required, and the ability to become certified to drive student home vans is essential.
Benefits Package
The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings. Additionally, relocation assistance and paid training are provided. A salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple) is offered, along with free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off is available, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. Three-week paid summer vacation is also included.
Required Skills and Qualifications
High school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application, and couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This unique opportunity involves living on campus, guiding 8-12 students, and managing daily responsibilities including transportation and medication administration.
About the Role
This position requires experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings. Couples must be legally married for at least two years, both spouses should be age 27 or older, and no more than three dependent children may reside in the student home. The successful candidates will abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus, with limitations on pets. Valid driver's licenses are required, and the ability to become certified to drive student home vans is essential.
Benefits Package
The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; and retirement savings. Additionally, relocation assistance and paid training are provided. A salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple) is offered, along with free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off is available, with workdays including a period of personal time while students are at school. Three-week paid summer vacation is also included.
Required Skills and Qualifications
High school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students. Both spouses must complete an individual employment application, and couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and taking them to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Salary : $43,825
